EXHIBIT 10.36

Exhibit 10.36


CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GROUP
RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD GRANT NOTICE
EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

California Water Service Group (the "Company"), pursuant to its Equity Incentive
Plan (the "Plan"), hereby awards to Participant the number of shares of the
Company's Common Stock set forth below ("Award"). This Award is subject to all
of the terms and conditions as set forth herein and in the Restricted Stock
Award Agreement, the Plan, the form of Assignment Separate from Certificate and
the form of Joint Escrow Instructions, all of which are attached hereto and
incorporated herein in their entirety.

Participant:
Date of Grant:
Vesting Commencement Date:
Number of Shares Subject to Award:
Consideration: Participant's Past Services

Vesting Schedule: [ ] 100% of the shares vest ___ years after the Vesting
Commencement Date

[ ] The shares vest annually over ___ years after the
Vesting Commencement Date

[ ] The shares vest quarterly over ___ years after the
Vesting Commencement Date

[ ] The shares vest monthly over ___ years after the
Vesting Commencement Date

[ ] ___% of the shares vest on the first anniversary of the
Vesting Commencement Date; thereafter, the shares vest
monthly quarterly annually, over ___ years

Vesting is contingent upon completion of Continuous Service;
annual, quarterly or monthly vesting is at an equal rate
over the vesting period.

Additional Terms/Acknowledgements: The undersigned Participant acknowledges
receipt of, and understands and agrees to, this Grant Notice, the Restricted
Stock Award Agreement and the Plan. Participant further acknowledges that as of
the Date of Grant, this Grant Notice, the Restricted Stock Agreement and the
Plan set forth the entire understanding between Participant and the Company
regarding the acquisition of stock in the Company and supersede all prior oral
and written agreements on that subject with the exception of (i) Awards
previously granted and delivered to Participant under the Plan, and (ii) the
following agreements only:

OTHER AGREEMENTS:
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CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GROUP PARTICIPANT:


By:
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Signature Signature

Title: Date:
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Date:
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ATTACHMENTS: Restricted Stock Award Agreement, Equity Incentive Plan, form of
Assignment Separate from Certificate and form of Joint Escrow
Instructions